National Disability Insurance Scheme

Work Assist

If you had a job before your stroke, Work Assist can work with you and your employer work through difficulties you may have to fulfill your role after stroke.

What is the NDIS?

Learn about how the NDIS works and how to apply.

Setting up your NDIS plan

Learn how to set your goals and prepare for your first planning meeting.

NDIS office locations

Your local NDIS office and Local Area Coordinator can help you to get access to the NDIS. Type in your postcode and find your local office.

NDIS: National Disability Insurance Scheme

Support for the hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. (Opens in a new window)

Managing your NDIS plan

Learn about who can support you to start your plan and the different ways your plan can be managed.

Life and work after stroke

Learn about how the NDIS can support your goal to get back to work. Download the ‘Let’s talk about work’ booklet and plan your conversation with NDIS.

Getting help from advocates

Advocacy services are available across Australia. See a list of agencies funded under the National Disability Advocacy Program, or search your area using the disability advocacy finder link.

Getting access to the NDIS

Find out how you can apply for the NDIS.

Disability Employment Services (DES)

Disability Employment Services can help you look for work or keep your job after your stroke.